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ARLKQ

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on: Jul 17, 2018
The mediolateral ankle is positioned properly when:
 
 the foot is plantarflexed and plantar portion is perpendicular to the IR
  the foot is plantarflexed and the plantar surface is parallel to the IR
  the foot is dorsiflexed and the plantar surface is parallel to the IR
  the foot is dorsiflexed and the plantar surface is perpendicular to the IR

Question 2

The form of shielding that conforms to the reproductive organs and can be used during fluoroscopy and upright imaging is the:
 
 shadow shield
  contact shield
  flat shield
  contour shield


durant1234

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Reply #1 on: Jul 17, 2018
Answer to Question 1

the foot is dorsiflexed and the plantar surface is perpendicular to the IR

Rationale: The foot should be dorsiflexed and the plantar surface arranged perpendicular to the plane of the image receptor.

Answer to Question 2

contour shield

Rationale: Contour shields are most appropriate for male patients. The contour shield can be placed into disposable briefs to allow for upright and fluoroscopic imaging.


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